Frequently Asked Questions (and answers too!) - Page 4

Nosediver · 02-26-2013, 03:36 PM

Thanks for the response. Granted, while some of the files are from, shall we say less than legitimate sources, a lot were purchased online. It doesn't seem to matter the source, these glitches are affecting any book not downloaded from Kobo, whether they are .mobi, PDFs or whatever.

I'll try the Calibre method, but as far as I remember the reader won't read epubs.

Mrs_Often · 02-27-2013, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Nosediver

Thanks for the response. Granted, while some of the files are from, shall we say less than legitimate sources, a lot were purchased online. It doesn't seem to matter the source, these glitches are affecting any book not downloaded from Kobo, whether they are .mobi, PDFs or whatever.

I'll try the Calibre method, but as far as I remember the reader won't read epubs.

Whether they are .mobi or PDFs? Hah, I should have asked what file format you were using. .mobi were initially not officially supported by the new Kobo range. Some .mobi work, others don't. PDFs aren't formatted and don't reflow: again, Kobo does exactly what it's told and shows you the exact way the PDF was made.

Epubs are most definitely supported! In fact, they are the main format to use when sideloading! You might be confused with Kindle: Kindle only supports .mobi.

So that might be your problem. I'm positive converting to epub, especially if you do it with Calibre, will solve your problem

domani7 · 04-26-2013, 12:37 PM

Mu understanding is that the default is for the reader to display the cover of the book you were last reading when not in use. Is there any way to change this if you don't want to display the cover of the book you're reading?

Liesse · 04-26-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by domani7

Mu understanding is that the default is for the reader to display the cover of the book you were last reading when not in use. Is there any way to change this if you don't want to display the cover of the book you're reading?

Yes, I have this turned off. Some of the covers aren't the best.

And I dread someone getting hold of my Kobo which might be proudly displaying an Enid Blyton or an A. N. Roquelaure. Or a Twilight book or something.

My Kobo has a sleeping KOBO graphic and says SLEEP MODE. Much better.

Look under Settings > Light Sleep & Power > uncheck the 'Show Current Bookcover' in the Screensaver part.

domani7 · 04-26-2013, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Liesse

Yes, I have this turned off. Some of the covers aren't the best.

And I dread someone getting hold of my Kobo which might be proudly displaying an Enid Blyton or an A. N. Roquelaure. Or a Twilight book or something.

My Kobo has a sleeping KOBO graphic and says SLEEP MODE. Much better.

Look under Settings > Light Sleep & Power > uncheck the 'Show Current Bookcover' in the Screensaver part.

Thanks! I'm switching from the Nook Simple Touch and I kind of enjoyed the nature scenes. Makes sense the cover part is optional because being able to read romance in public without people seeing the covers is a major draw of an ereader. I mean, I imagine. For a friend.

drew2720 · 05-01-2013, 02:41 PM

Just got my kobo aura and downloaded some library books thru Adobe Digital...no cover images on the aura. I have no problem downloading library books with cover pictures on my kobo mini. Tried reloading..same thing. The aura has a full charge and the latest software (2.5.1). Any ideas?

zztush · 05-21-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by zztush

How do you dust Kobo Touch's screen during read? I often blow it instead of wipe.

Sleep is the best way to wipe dust on wipe screen.

breeskies · 05-27-2013, 04:20 PM

not sure if anyone has asked this before but I purchased a book through kobo onto my tablet and I read about a chapter maybe and now it wont open and says 'this book is not yet available in the proper format for reading on this device. You may download and read this book using our desktop software, or check back at a later date'. I also just noticed other books I purchased are indented saying not yet available with the same message.

Has anyone else ever had this problem and know how to fix. I just want to be able to read what I bought on my tablet

TechniSol · 05-29-2013, 01:17 AM

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P.S. A regular on these forums has the exact same avatar as you do! Very confusing!

You thought it was confusing? I nearly had a breakdown thinking I had an online split personality disorder when I saw the Avatar and read a post I knew I'd not written! ROTFLMAO!

Funny how one's eye goes to the icon.

Arkon · 05-31-2013, 06:16 PM

How do I update the firmware? Simply by connecting it with the pc and doing the automatic procedure?

robko · 05-31-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Arkon

How do I update the firmware? Simply by connecting it with the pc and doing the automatic procedure?

Connecting to a PC and doing a sync with the desktop software or doing a wireless sync both should get you any updates. HOWEVER - Kobo rolls out new updates on a staggered basis (not sure what the criteria is, but it's not by country/region per-se) so you may not get it on the 1st sync attempt.

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02-26-2013, 03:36 PM	#46
Nosediver Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2013 Device: Kobo mini	Thanks for the response. Granted, while some of the files are from, shall we say less than legitimate sources, a lot were purchased online. It doesn't seem to matter the source, these glitches are affecting any book not downloaded from Kobo, whether they are .mobi, PDFs or whatever. I'll try the Calibre method, but as far as I remember the reader won't read epubs.

04-26-2013, 12:37 PM	#48
domani7 Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 89450 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: nook	Mu understanding is that the default is for the reader to display the cover of the book you were last reading when not in use. Is there any way to change this if you don't want to display the cover of the book you're reading?

05-01-2013, 02:41 PM	#51
drew2720 Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: KS Device: K2i, K3, DXG, Sony prs650/350,KoboMini/Aura	Just got my kobo aura and downloaded some library books thru Adobe Digital...no cover images on the aura. I have no problem downloading library books with cover pictures on my kobo mini. Tried reloading..same thing. The aura has a full charge and the latest software (2.5.1). Any ideas?

05-27-2013, 04:20 PM	#53
breeskies Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2013 Device: samsug galaxy	not sure if anyone has asked this before but I purchased a book through kobo onto my tablet and I read about a chapter maybe and now it wont open and says 'this book is not yet available in the proper format for reading on this device. You may download and read this book using our desktop software, or check back at a later date'. I also just noticed other books I purchased are indented saying not yet available with the same message. Has anyone else ever had this problem and know how to fix. I just want to be able to read what I bought on my tablet

05-31-2013, 06:16 PM	#55
Arkon Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2013 Device: Kobo Mini	How do I update the firmware? Simply by connecting it with the pc and doing the automatic procedure?


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